Stomping can be a behavior exhibited by the male sheep, but it’s not a desirable trait for us humans to mimic. Rams are also known to be aggressive when threatened and can cause harm to a perceived enemy. That’s a trait that might, at times, be necessary for humans if...
A cross between a horse and a donkey, the mule has a reputation for a stubborn attitude. On the contrary, it is less stubborn than the donkey and less frightened than the horse. Mules are easily managed work animals willing to pull their share of the load. The false...
Cats, though domesticated, still have a predatory instinct to hunt. They love to conquer small rodents, like mice, and play with their prey until the life has left. Next comes the ritual of presenting their prey as a gift to family and friends. This often, unwanted...
The straw hat has an interesting history. These hats became popular in the Middle Ages and were worn by the working class to protect them from the sun. By the late 1800s and early 1900s straw hats were worn by many. They became a desired fixture when President...
I smiled while walking past my grandson Noah’s timeout chair. It is a creative one, a simple plastic child’s chair marked with scripture by his daddy, Kyle Romine. When Kyle places Noah in this chair for bad behavior, he quotes the written scripture. He has been...
Mom’s mental capacity had declined. I needed to move her in with me but I resisted. My life was already full. Marriage, ministry, writing, and grandchildren were important and I didn’t see how caring for mom was going to fit. The burden was too much to bear. Deciding...
Mom looked at my dining room table filled with gifted supplies and said, “Heart,” which meant people gave these supplies from their hearts or it touched her heart. I think both apply. My daughter Brittany has organized an Amazon supply drive for Mom. After opening...
My friend Gaye Smith rescues quilts. Recently she found a crazy quilt with a hodge podge of various fabrics of all sizes, shapes, colors, and patterns. From velvet to cotton and everything in between this quilt was indeed crazy! She also spotted a quilt a bit worse...
I’d worked hard to pursue publishing, but God was requiring more. Mom needed to move in with me because she was no longer able to live alone. I was overwhelmed, discouraged, and stressed, but God said to stop chasing my dream to publish picture books and devotionals...
The little yellow flower, picked by my grandgirl Jo, looked lovely in my vintage snuff glass. It fits perfectly. Jo had proudly handed me what she picked hoping I would enjoy her thoughtfulness. Her purpose for picking was validated by my response. I understood. God...
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